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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 336.22 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 336.22 and 194.79 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 336.22 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/336.22 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 336.22 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 65,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,491.81/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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